Balance

Question 1

Where are the labyrinths embedded?

Answer 1

Temporal bone

Question 2

What’re otoliths made up of?

Answer 2

CaCO3

Question 3

What sensory receptors are found in the ampulla?

Answer 3

Cristae

Question 4

What’s the flexible gelatinous structure inside cristae called?

Answer 4

Cupula

Question 5

What’re the types of cilia?

Answer 5

Kinocilium

Stereocilia

Question 6

Name the 3 vestibular system reflexes

Answer 6

Tonic labyrinth reflex
Dynamic righting reflex
Vestibulo-ocular reflex

Question 7

What is the tonic labyrinth reflex?

Answer 7

Keeps the axis of the head in line with the body

Question 8

What’s dynamic righting reflexes?

Answer 8

Rapid adjustments that stop you falling when you trip

Question 9

What’re the 2 types of vestíbulo-ocular reflexes?

Answer 9

Static reflex and dynamic vestibular nystagmus

Question 10

What’s the static reflex?

Answer 10

Compensation of eyes during head tilting to ensure image remains the same

Question 11

whats kinetosis?

Answer 11

Motion sickness

Question 12

S+S of kinetosis

Answer 12

Nausea
Vomiting
Decreased BP
Dizziness
Sweating 
Pallor

Question 13

Name one ototoxic drug

Answer 13

Streptomycin